Discretionary Grant Application Form

Discretionary Grant Application Form
Regional District of Central Kootenay
IMPORTANT: Before applying, applicants must first discuss a grant application with the applicable Area Director(s) to ensure they are supportive of the project.

What are Discretionary Grants?
The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance to local community groups and organizations for projects that provide social, economic, recreational, cultural and other benefits to communities in the regional district. Funds for this program are raised through the levying of taxes in participating Electoral Areas and Municipalities.

Discretionary grant funding is provided on an ongoing intake basis, dependent upon balance of funding, by RDCK Directors from Areas A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K and Village of Slocan.

How do I apply for a Discretionary Grant?

Applicants must first discuss project proposals with Area Directors prior to applying for a Discretionary Grant to ensure their local Director is in support of the project.

Applicants should review the RDCK Board approved Recipient Obligations and RDCK Discretionary Grants Policy for requirements regarding the disbursement of Discretionary Grants before submitting their application. By signing the Discretionary Grant application, applicants are agreeing to the terms of the Recipient Obligations.

Financial Reports

Within one year of grant award, if awarded $1,000.00 or over, recipients of Discretionary grant funding must complete and submit a Final Financial Report that details how the funds were expended. Failure to submit required reports may resulut in loss of eligibility for future Discretionary grants.
Date of Application

MonthDayYear
Contact Information
Organization/Society Name*
PLEASE NOTE: This is the name that will appear on the cheque issued from RDCK and is recognized on the organization's bank account.
Contact Name*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityProvince

Postal Code
Phone #*
Contact Email*
example@example.com
About your Project
Project Title*
Total Grant Requested*
RDCK Electoral Area DNU
RDCK Electoral Area*
Municipality DNU
Municipality*
Only the Village of Slocan participates in the RDCK's Discretionary Grant program.
Have you contacted the applicable Director(s) to ensure they are supportive of this application?*

YesNo
Please contact the applicable Director(s) BEFORE submitting this application. You can find out how to contact your Director HERE.
How would you like to receive payment?*

Mailed chequeEFT (Electronic Funds Transfer)
Payment Type

Electronic Fund TransferMailed cheque
Please complete and submit the Vendor Information Form if you wish to receive payment by EFT
Which funding criterial objective does this project meet?

EconomicSocialCultural
Project/Service Description*

Please provide an overview of the project and/or service and how the funds will be used. (600 characters max)0/600
Other Funding Sources - Identify all sources of project funding and amounts. Both funds requested and received

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Previous Discretionary Grants Received – Year and Amount

GRANT RECIPIENT OBLIGATIONS

The Recipient shall:

(a)Use the funding received from the RDCK substantively in accordance with the purposes, methodologies and time frames described in the funding application. Significant changes to project scope or budget require RDCK approval.

(b)Comply with all applicable laws and adhere to good business practices in delivering the project or service funded through the discretionary program grants.

(c)Unless agreed otherwise by the RDCK, retain ownership to all assets acquired or intangible property created with the funding provided by the RDCK.

(d)When requested, co-operate with the RDCK in making public announcements regarding the projects or services funded by the RDCK.

(e)Use the RDCK ’s logo in any communications acknowledging the financial contribution of the RDCK and comply with the graphic standards and any conditions communicated by the RDCK.

(f)Acknowledge that the Recipient and the RDCK are independent contractors, and nothing in the provision of the grant funding by the RDCK is intended to create any joint venture or agency relationship between the two parties. Neither party may purport to create or assume any obligation on behalf of the other.

(g)Indemnify and save harmless the RDCK, its employees and agents, from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, actions, causes of action, cost and expenses that the RDCK may sustain, incur, suffer or be put to at any time either before or after the projects or services funded by the RDCK are complete, if the same or any of them are based on, arise out of or occur, directly or indirectly, by reason of any act or omission of the Recipient, or of any agent, employee, officer, director or sub-contractor of the Recipient pursuant to this Agreement, excepting always liability arising out of the independent negligent acts of the RDCK.

(h)Within one year of grant award, if awarded $1,000 or over, submit a final financial report to the RDCK which details how the funds were expended. Loss of eligibility for future Discretionary program grants may result from failure to submit required reports.

(i)Where the grant award exceeds $5,000 in total value, enter into a formal Funding Agreement with the RDCK.

Supporting Documentation:

Attach supporting project documentation, organization’s list of directors and their respective executive position, plus overall number of members. Grant requests exceeding $5,000 must be accompanied by the organization’s most recently approved financial statements.
Supporting Documentation

Applicants MUST include the following documents:
- Organization's list of directors and executives
- Most recent financial statements
- Project proposed budget
Applicants may optionally include documents such as engineering reports, feasibility studies, letters of support, etc.
File Upload

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Attach the completed Vendor Information Form AND void cheque or direct deposit authorization from your financial institution to receive payment via EFT.

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By submitting this application for the Discretionary Fund Grant Program, I confirm I am an authorized signatory of the recipient organization and I agree to the Discretionary Fund Grant Program Recipient Obligations detailed on page two of this application.*

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Name*
Signature of Area Director
Total Grant Approved
Board Approved Date

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Date
Resolution (OFFICAL USE ONLY)
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Discretionary Grant Application Form

Regional District of Central Kootenay

IMPORTANT: Before applying, applicants must first discuss a grant application with the applicable Area Director(s) to ensure they are supportive of the project.

Contact Information

About your Project

Please contact the applicable Director(s) BEFORE submitting this application. You can find out how to contact your Director HERE.